Arabic ToolboxAshura · يوم عاشوراء
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic year. Many Muslims fast on this day, often together with the 9th (Tasu'a) or the 11th.
Ashura dates in Saudi Arabia
10 Muharram each Hijri year, from the Umm al-Qura calendar.
When is Ashura?
Ashura falls on 10 Muharram, ten days after the Islamic New Year. Tasu'a, the 9th of Muharram, is the day before.
Ashura is not a public holiday in Saudi Arabia. It is observed differently across Muslim communities and countries.
How is the date determined?
The date shown follows the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Communities that start Muharram by local moon sighting may observe Ashura a day earlier or later.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Ashura this year?
The date of the next Ashura is shown at the top of this page, calculated from the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia.
When is Tasu'a?
Tasu'a is the 9th of Muharram, the day before Ashura.
Is Ashura the same date in every country?
Not always. Countries and communities that begin Muharram by local moon sighting can observe Ashura a day apart.
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